Columbus’ parks and recreation department plans to build a bridge connecting the Olentangy Trail to the Arena District.

The project, estimated to cost up to $2 million, would create a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge spanning across the Olentangy River to the western edge of West Nationwide Boulevard.

“The bridge will create a new connection from the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy trails directly to the Arena District,” according to the city’s request for proposals seeking engineering…